My grandpa was in the 10th Mountain Division. He was a radio operator, and I remember him telling us stories about his time in Italy, and he had a few choice words about those mules... lol. His time with the 10th ended when a German shell landed near him and shredded his leg in early April (luckily his leg and his life were saved, though he used a cane the rest of his life). Sadly he passed back in May of 2014. He would have loved to see this! Thanks so much for the time and effort you put in to this. RIP Grandpa Frank.
My gradfather was there too he was shot as they drove the enemy back while they retreated they where hiding in building's my gradfather was crawling across a field to scout, a sniper started shooting after a couple shots he was heading back to his squad to find them shot the he was hit. He survived till 6 months ago. I can go on for a long time. Spent a lot of time with him
That's a really really great write-up and tribute to your grandpa! My dad (Edward F. Reilly) was also in the 10th Mountain Division in Italy. He passed away in 2005. I'll do some more digging for you as to his exact whereabouts. From my own childhood memory - He was a yeoman in a headquarters company. He worked on stringing telephone communication wires to forward observation posts across those mountains. Radio did not work very well out there. At one command post he happened to be at, they took a direct hit from a German tank. Everyone saw the tank first traverse it's gun before it took aim to fire. They scattered out of the farmhouse, into foxholes nearby. Dad lost only an eardrum and a concussion. Lucky guy! Dad wrote about Camp Hale in Colorado where they trained. Many people in the early days were inspired by the movie "Sun Valley Serenade". It featured the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Dad and his friends were all skiers who went to the Pocono mountains in Pennsylvania. Luckily for our family, he documented many of his "war stories" when the Tandy TRS-80 first came out in the 1980's! The cassette magnetic tapes these were stored on are lost, but there are some written printouts remaining.
My grandfather Walter Clayford Ford served in the 10th mountain division in WW2. He never spoke on his time as a warrior but from his medals he was awarded I can only imagine what he and his brothers had to endure... thanks to him and men alike the US and our allies saw victory. Thank you Papa for your service and all who have served. Rest In Peace.
My grandfather was there he was 10th mountain division. He would tell me stories and show me many pictures this is how I always imagine that it would be he had lots of pictures and a diary he wrote his story in it.
My dad was there ...won a bronze star and would never talk about it...said he lost too many friends....He scaled the first ridge at night ....He was barely 18
My grandfather was in the 86th he was a jeep driver, he would drive out scouts to call in artillery. He wrote Pando Commando on the side of his jeep . He said all the other soldiers thought he was a badass cause he was in the 10th mountain and they would buy him drinks and give him cigarettes.
I am from the city of telergma in the country of Algeria. The US army was in its military barracks. I am looking for videos and pictures of them in my city of telergma . Give them to me please.help me
My Dad Morton Lewis was a MP with the 10th Mountain. He trained at Camp Hale and in Italy was charged with bringing General Hays and his Command into the Battlegrounds Prior too and during the assaults. I am proud of his service. He raised a skiing family to this very day.
My late grandfather Sgt. John Lawson served in the 10th Mountain Divison, 87th Regt. He died before I was born but I have a few of his war memento's. Thank you for posting this video, I know very little of the 10th's actions other than reading The Ski Troops by Hal Burton
You can reach out to the Denver library, they have an archive on the 10th. They had records on my great granduncle. They may have something on your grandfather.
John Berkery I am positive they knew each other then. Same platoon under Ed Nickerson. They were all digging foxholes when the German counterattack hit. 6 German prisoners were carrying my uncle down the hill on a blanket and artillery shredded them.
@@Nattleby I am sure that is true, they must have known each other, my grandfather worked for a newspaper and they published a memorial book of letters he wrote and received, he was a mortar man and a letter from a Sgt Gogolin of the mortar squad said he was with two other soldiers setting up their mortar at the beginning of the attack when the three were killed by a German mortar round, never knew him of course but he was still always my hero growing up, such a shame the war ended just a few months later, but they played a part in that happening.
John Berkery Another Famous story from Company G was that of Maurice “Speed” Murphy. The platoon was holed up in a schoolhouse attached to a church. Murphy, and a few other guys were in a bathroom on the second story taking cover from German Fire. One of the guys fumbled with a live grenade and dropped it on the floor. Murphy grabbed it and went to throw it out the window when he saw a nun and school children huddled directly beneath him. Instead of throwing it, he held it out the window against the wall. The blast took his arm clean off, but no one else was hurt. Talk about “Taking one for the team”!!! 😱He survived the war and was close friends with my Dad. That whole company was full of heroes.
I worked with some of these guys in the 70s at a ski area, it was a treat! So humble but so intense, at the same time, great people to work with an for. Hero's all!
My Grandfather Leon Burrows and his twin brother Lawrence Burrows were both in the 10th. My grandfather was a sharpshooter and my uncle was a rifleman. They both fought through the Po valley. Unfortunately Lawrence was KIA on the first day of the assault on the town. I remember hearing about the 3 day battle because Leon was unable to recover his twins remains for 3 days and when the battle was over having to dig through the body piles to find his brother. They went through hell to try and end that war. Rest In Peace Leon and Lawrence.
Dad was 87 th company I he never talked about war till we buried him tenth 21 gun salute my brother were surprised we asked captain he said he had 21 bronze stars our vita vise around bronze.he only said medics where the true heros and how brave they where.
There is a Facebook group for the 10th mountain division descendants and friends that you can join. Good information. Also a book just put out this past year called The Winter Army is very informative.
Look into the Denver library. They have an archive of records on the 10th. I received a few photos and about 16 morning reports on my great granduncle.
I am from the city of telergma in the country of Algeria. The US army was in its military barracks. I am looking for videos and pictures of them in my city of telergma . Give them to me please.help me
My grandpa was in the 10th Mountain Division. He was a radio operator, and I remember him telling us stories about his time in Italy, and he had a few choice words about those mules... lol. His time with the 10th ended when a German shell landed near him and shredded his leg in early April (luckily his leg and his life were saved, though he used a cane the rest of his life). Sadly he passed back in May of 2014. He would have loved to see this! Thanks so much for the time and effort you put in to this. RIP Grandpa Frank.
My gradfather was there too he was shot as they drove the enemy back while they retreated they where hiding in building's my gradfather was crawling across a field to scout, a sniper started shooting after a couple shots he was heading back to his squad to find them shot the he was hit. He survived till 6 months ago. I can go on for a long time. Spent a lot of time with him
Where are you guys from?
@@d8889 George J. Cooper, 87th Regiment, died December 25th, 2006.
Good bless your grandfather and the X!
That's a really really great write-up and tribute to your grandpa! My dad (Edward F. Reilly) was also in the 10th Mountain Division in Italy. He passed away in 2005. I'll do some more digging for you as to his exact whereabouts. From my own childhood memory - He was a yeoman in a headquarters company. He worked on stringing telephone communication wires to forward observation posts across those mountains. Radio did not work very well out there. At one command post he happened to be at, they took a direct hit from a German tank. Everyone saw the tank first traverse it's gun before it took aim to fire. They scattered out of the farmhouse, into foxholes nearby. Dad lost only an eardrum and a concussion. Lucky guy! Dad wrote about Camp Hale in Colorado where they trained. Many people in the early days were inspired by the movie "Sun Valley Serenade". It featured the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Dad and his friends were all skiers who went to the Pocono mountains in Pennsylvania. Luckily for our family, he documented many of his "war stories" when the Tandy TRS-80 first came out in the 1980's! The cassette magnetic tapes these were stored on are lost, but there are some written printouts remaining.
My grandfather Walter Clayford Ford served in the 10th mountain division in WW2. He never spoke on his time as a warrior but from his medals he was awarded I can only imagine what he and his brothers had to endure... thanks to him and men alike the US and our allies saw victory. Thank you Papa for your service and all who have served. Rest In Peace.
My father was WIA on Riva Ridge. Joseph Cusick 86C. Climb to Glory!
my dad was in this unit in ww2 shot and survived whn trying to liberate a villege in italy.
My grandfather was there he was 10th mountain division. He would tell me stories and show me many pictures this is how I always imagine that it would be he had lots of pictures and a diary he wrote his story in it.
My dad was there ...won a bronze star and would never talk about it...said he lost too many friends....He scaled the first ridge at night ....He was barely 18
My grandfather was in the 86th he was a jeep driver, he would drive out scouts to call in artillery. He wrote Pando Commando on the side of his jeep . He said all the other soldiers thought he was a badass cause he was in the 10th mountain and they would buy him drinks and give him cigarettes.
the Germans had Gebirgsjaeger divisions that were in the Caucasus, fighting 5000 m high in the Elbrus Mountains.
I am from the city of telergma in the country of Algeria. The US army was in its military barracks. I am looking for videos and pictures of them in my city of telergma . Give them to me please.help me
My grandfather Pfc. John L. Newby was a corpsman in the 85th, KIA April 15, 1945 at Mt Della Spe
My Great Uncle was killed on April 14 .. he was 85th Reg Co k.. rest in peace both of them 💙
My Dad Morton Lewis was a MP with the 10th Mountain. He trained at Camp Hale and in Italy was charged with bringing General Hays and his Command into the Battlegrounds Prior too and during the assaults. I am proud of his service. He raised a skiing family to this very day.
My late grandfather Sgt. John Lawson served in the 10th Mountain Divison, 87th Regt. He died before I was born but I have a few of his war memento's. Thank you for posting this video, I know very little of the 10th's actions other than reading The Ski Troops by Hal Burton
You can reach out to the Denver library, they have an archive on the 10th. They had records on my great granduncle. They may have something on your grandfather.
My great uncle Richard C Dierolf PFC 10th Mountain Div, 85th Regt. Co L, KIA 4/14/45
My great Uncle PFC Richard H Condo, 85th Regt, Company G, KIA on the same day on Hill 909.
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My uncle PFC Remo Billi, co G, KIA same day, also Hill 909
John Berkery I am positive they knew each other then. Same platoon under Ed Nickerson. They were all digging foxholes when the German counterattack hit. 6 German prisoners were carrying my uncle down the hill on a blanket and artillery shredded them.
@@Nattleby
I am sure that is true, they must have known each other, my grandfather worked for a newspaper and they published a memorial book of letters he wrote and received, he was a mortar man and a letter from a Sgt Gogolin of the mortar squad said he was with two other soldiers setting up their mortar at the beginning of the attack when the three were killed by a German mortar round, never knew him of course but he was still always my hero growing up, such a shame the war ended just a few months later, but they played a part in that happening.
John Berkery Another Famous story from Company G was that of Maurice “Speed” Murphy. The platoon was holed up in a schoolhouse attached to a church. Murphy, and a few other guys were in a bathroom on the second story taking cover from German Fire. One of the guys fumbled with a live grenade and dropped it on the floor. Murphy grabbed it and went to throw it out the window when he saw a nun and school children huddled directly beneath him. Instead of throwing it, he held it out the window against the wall. The blast took his arm clean off, but no one else was hurt. Talk about “Taking one for the team”!!! 😱He survived the war and was close friends with my Dad. That whole company was full of heroes.
Great film, Gavin! Very informative and well structured. You must have worked hard on this.
Sam Paddock from rural Oklahoma, 10 Mountain - Love you Uncle! He was a mule skinner taking ammo to the front lines in Italy.
Hi Gavin, I came across your video and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it again. So well done!
I worked with some of these guys in the 70s at a ski area, it was a treat! So humble but so intense, at the same time, great people to work with an for. Hero's all!
My Grandfather Leon Burrows and his twin brother Lawrence Burrows were both in the 10th. My grandfather was a sharpshooter and my uncle was a rifleman. They both fought through the Po valley. Unfortunately Lawrence was KIA on the first day of the assault on the town. I remember hearing about the 3 day battle because Leon was unable to recover his twins remains for 3 days and when the battle was over having to dig through the body piles to find his brother. They went through hell to try and end that war. Rest In Peace Leon and Lawrence.
Also, excellent video. Amazing history, thank you for making it more accessible.
Dad was 87 th company I he never talked about war till we buried him tenth 21 gun salute my brother were surprised we asked captain he said he had 21 bronze stars our vita vise around bronze.he only said medics where the true heros and how brave they where.
👍Climb to Glory!
With Your Shield or On It!
Legendary guys , outstanding video
Amazing troops, would of been very handy for MT Cassino,brave men all of them!
Good Job!
This footage is amazing! Where did you find it?
Climb to glory
My grandfather was in the 87th company h
I’m trying to find out more information on what they did
There is a Facebook group for the 10th mountain division descendants and friends that you can join. Good information. Also a book just put out this past year called The Winter Army is very informative.
Look into the Denver library. They have an archive of records on the 10th. I received a few photos and about 16 morning reports on my great granduncle.
I am from the city of telergma in the country of Algeria. The US army was in its military barracks. I am looking for videos and pictures of them in my city of telergma . Give them to me please.help me
after which the Nazis, weak, tired, and deflated, sulked back to their homeland to surrender unconditionally.
No. Jesuits were responsible for OSS Project Paperclip and MKULTRA with my family.
Lotta grandkids of 10MD vets in the comments section. Sad that generation is almost entirely gone. 💀🫡
They are sorely missed, without question. -one of those grandkids.
I couldn’t believe how many of us there are. My grandpa was in the 10th as well. Incredible guys we miss them greatly 🇺🇸
My dad was in the 10th, WWII, 85L. 🇺🇲